Special Olympics Virginia Area 18

Special Olympics is a global movement that unleashes the human spirit every day around the world through the transformative power and joy of sport. Through programming in sports, health, education and community building, Special Olympics is tackling the inactivity, stigma, isolation, and injustice that people with intellectual disabilities (ID) face. Our work goes far beyond sports events, driving social change that enables full social participation for people with ID.

Special Olympics approach is to deliver, high-quality training and competition in an inclusive culture through Unified Sports which allows for people with and without intellectual disabilities to play on the same field. 

Through local fundraising and contributions from our local businesses and community members, Area 18 Special Olympics is able to provide individuals with intellectual disabilities social interaction through dances, picnics, concerts and community participation.  Our athletes are able to participate in softball, soccer, bowling, basketball and volleyball along with local and statewide competitions.   We provide transportation to all of the aforementioned events.  We depend on these contributions in order to continue the work we do.  

We encourage anyone in our community to volunteer or become one of our athletes!